Leave It Better Than You Found It | Business of AV with Joe Way

Legacy is not about titles, recognition, or being remembered as the person at the center; it is about building something strong enough to grow beyond you. True leadership means leaving the organization, community, team, or industry better than you found it, with others empowered to keep the fire burning. Read More

Articles, Content

#InfoComm26

May 7, 2026

80: Neesha Sookoo Joins the brAVe [space] | brAVe [space]

In this episode of brAVe [space], Neesha Sookoo shares what it’s like building and advocating for AV in a small but essential department, and why visibility and communication matter more than ever in higher ed technology. Read More

Content, Media

May 7, 2026

Spotlight on Wendell Quintyne – Fernando | Prism Spotlight

In this PRISM Spotlight, Wendell Quintyne Fernando reflects on his path from IT support into higher‑ed AV, why the PRISM Scholarship came at the right moment, and how community, persistence, and steady growth have shaped his journey. He shares what he’s learned along the way, what he’s working toward next, and why investing in your foundation still matters, even when resources are limited. Read More

Content, Features

May 6, 2026

136: You Never Go Full Bald with Chris Kelly | The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast

Chris Kelly returns to The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast for part two with Ryan Gray, discussing Higher Ed AV Media, volunteer contributors, neurodivergence, teamwork, planning, spontaneity, and community connection. The episode blends thoughtful reflection with plenty of comedy, ending with Chris’s updated call to “stay curious and get connected.” Read More

Content, Media

May 5, 2026

355: AVIXA CEO, David Labuskes, Kicks Off the Road to #InfoComm26 | Higher Ed AV Podcast with Joe Way

In this annual InfoComm preview episode, Joe Way welcomes back David Labuskes, CEO of AVIXA, for what may be Dave’s final Higher Ed AV Podcast appearance before his retirement at the end of the year. Together, they discuss why InfoComm is more than a trade show, how end users and higher education continue to shape the future of AV, and why community-centered organizations like HETMA have become essential to the industry’s growth. Read More

Content, Media

#InfoComm26

May 4, 2026

331: Project Confidence, PM Wisdom, and Spring Transitions | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on April 30, 2026: This episode of The AV Life features host Tim Van Woeart alongside Murphy Daley for a spring check-in that blends higher ed life, project management lessons, family milestones, and the growing momentum around Murphy’s Audio Video Project Manager Handbook. Recording on the final day of April, Tim reflects on Rutgers University Newark kicking off its... Read More

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